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_PARAGRAPH JOB_DESCRIPTION.SHARE.HTML Louisville, Kentucky Clin Effectiveness 160898 Regular Full-Time Days Norton Medical Group mail_outline Get future jobs matching this search Login or Register Job Description Responsibilities The Infection Preventionist (IP) provides education and consultation to the organization in infection prevention practices and regulatory compliance with infection prevention standards. Applies education and professional experience in daily practice and education of staff members. Utilizes national standards and guidelines as well as regulations, state laws and compliance organization recommendations to maintain a safe patient environment and establish best practice within the organization. Remains current with IP issues, infections and communicable diseases related to all age groups from neonate/infants through geriatrics. Knowledge of the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) patient safety surveillance and reporting program is essential. Utilizes National Health Safety Network (NHSN) infection definitions to perform surveillance and identify trends or outbreaks of infections. Maintaining a current knowledge in IP practices and technology is essential to provide effective, ongoing surveillance of general and special ventilation, water controls, construction, regulated and unregulated waste, pest control, environmental, furniture and equipment cleaning, disinfection and sterilization, supply selection and management. Demonstrates effective communication skills and a proficiency in standard computer programs such as Word, Excel and Power Point programs and is able to generate effective reports and presentations.

Qualifications Required:

One year as an RN Bachelor Degree Registered Nurse AND Certification in Infection Prevention and Control Eligible to test for CIC within two years of hire and successfully obtain CIC within three years of hire.

Desired:

One year as an Infection Preventionist RN Master Degree Apply JOB_DESCRIPTION.SHARE.HTML

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_PARAGRAPH JOB_DESCRIPTION.SHARE.HTML Find Your Purpose With Us Transcript At Norton Healthcare, we are innovators and researchers, strategic thinkers and problem solvers, support systems and advocates for our patients and families, servant leaders and compassionate caregivers. We work at the bedside and in medical offices in office buildings and at home, we work at the front desk and behind the scenes, we scrub in and step up for our community no matter your role. When you work for Norton Healthcare and Norton Children's, you are a part of a connected health system focused on healing through care, innovation, access and equity. We believe there is no limit to what our care can do. We're growing to better serve our community and we're looking for team members whose purpose is strengthened by their belief in how we all can make a difference together. With more than 400 sites of care throughout our region, including adult and pediatric hospitals, outpatient facilities, medical offices and specialty practices, there's a place for you. At Norton Healthcare and Norton Children's, our employees are what make our organization so special. Your well being is important to us. We don't just want you to stay here, we want you to thrive here. In addition to competitive benefits and compensation, you'll have access to a variety of programs including an employee wellness program and employee resource groups. We also invest in your career growth through programs supported by our workforce development program. These include tuition assistance and on the job training opportunities. Are you ready to discover a career with no limits? Explore opportunities by visiting Norton Healthcare careers.com. Pause Play % buffered 00:00 00:00 Unmute Mute Settings Captions Disabled Transcript Disabled Captions Back to captions menu Disabled English EN Español ES Deutsche DE 中文 ZH Français FR Exit fullscreen Enter fullscreen At Norton Healthcare, we are innovators and researchers, strategic thinkers … N Norton Healthcare